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Whenever a company tries something new with headphones, I get really excited. The OnVocal OV neckband-style earbuds are loaded with the latest, most convenient features for commuters and frequent travelers. But there's no doubt what the headliner is: A dedicated button that prompts the Alexa voice assistant. Get flight info, check the weather, or control Smart devices back at home — all while you're on the go.

The first headphones with Alexa voice control built in

Whenever a company tries something new with headphones, I get really excited. The OnVocal OV neckband-style earbuds are loaded with the latest, most convenient features for commuters and frequent travelers. But there's no doubt what the headliner is: A dedicated button that prompts the Alexa voice assistant. Get flight info, check the weather, or control Smart devices back at home — all while you're on the go.

Alexa will work when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or on your data plan. You use the same Amazon Alexa mobile app that gets Echo devices started — a free download to most smartphones.

My initial impression

I've only briefly played around with a sample, but I can give you some quick notes. Along with Alexa, I was able to play music and take phone calls wirelessly via Bluetooth.

The boom-style microphone is real plus. A few friends told me that I sounded clearer than I normally did on my smartphone. And the neckband controls for calls, music, and voice are very comprehensive — there's even a separate button for your phone's Siri® or Google Assistant if that's more your speed.

Headphone essentials — sound and comfort

With all the innovation here, I'm glad OnVocal remembered to cover the basics. Once I secure a proper fit, they feel "barely there" and the sound is very clear and natural. The sturdy neckband helps keep the headphones stable, so I can move my neck and head around freely.

And they come with Comply foam ear tips — my personal favorite. These tips don't just feel super soft, they also help make a sound-isolating seal. This helps reduce all the noise of travel, so the balanced armature drivers can do their thing.

Product Research

Features

Overview: The OnVocal OV headphones are neckband-style in-ear Bluetooth
wireless headphones, designed for music playback and phone calls. The OVs have
high-quality drivers for premium sound, and a boom microphone to enhance your
phone conversations. The headphones also feature Alexa, Siri, and Google voice
assistant integration with the tap of a button. OnVocal headphones come with 4
pairs of ear tips, including a pair of Comply foam ear tips, a USB charging
cable, an auxiliary audio cable for connecting to non-Bluetooth devices, and a
padded, hinged carrying case.

Balanced Armature Drivers: The OV headphones feature Sonion balanced
armature drivers, which are known for their quick response, detailed sound
signature, and wider, deeper sound stage. Sonion drivers known for high quality
sound and can be found in many professional audio products and hearing
augmentation instruments. These premium balanced armature drivers let you hear
more detail in your music and phone conversations, as well as rich, deep bass
and smooth vocals.

Neckband: The neckband contains the electronics, battery, controls, and
inputs for the OV headphones. The neckband has two flex zones that let you
adjust the width for maximum comfort. The ear buds and microphone plug into the
back of the neckband via a proprietary 14-pin plug. On one side are the Volume
Up and Down buttons, plus the Play/Pause/Next/Mic Mute button. On the other
side, you will find the Power/Alexa button, Voice, and Ambient/Chat controls.
The ends of the neckband have the 2.5mm line input and the Micro-USB charging
port.

Onboard Controls: In addition to the controls on the
neckband, the right ear bud has a convenient Command button for answering and
ending calls with a single tap. If you're not on a call, you can also use the
Command button to access Siri (iOS) or Google Now (Android).

Bluetooth: These wireless headphones feature Bluetooth
technology, with a range of approximately 30 feet from the source device. You
can pair the headset with up to six devices, but it can only connect with one
device at a time.

OV App: OnVocal's OV app is designed to enhance your experience with the OV
headphones. The app's Intelligent Sound Controls let you mix, boost, block, and customize exactly what you
want to hear. You can see the remaining battery life of your OV headphones,
expressed as a percentage, right on the app. The app is compatible with Apple devices running iOS 9.1 or later,
and Android devices with Version 5.0 and up. Audio features of the app include
the following:

Ambient: You can control what sounds you hear and what you can't.
Binaural microphones built into each earbud pick up ambient sounds, letting
you adjust the level of your surroundings in the headphones.

Voice: Allows you to adjust how much of your voice you hear in real time
for better calls, voice commands, and for singing along with your favorite
tunes.

My Custom Mix: Lets you create a custom mix of the audio, ambient, and
voice levels. You can create and save several presets for different
situations and environments.

Chat: Lets you carry on a face-to-face conversation without removing
your headphones. It lowers the level of the music while increasing the
Ambient and Voice levels.

Aware: Aware lets you stay engaged with your
surroundings.

Karaoke: The Karaoke setting lets you sing along with
your favorite song by raising the voice and music levels. You can adjust the
mix to suit your tastes.

Music Bubble: This preset turns off Voice and Ambient
so you can immerse yourself in the music.

Line Input: The OV headphones have a 2.5mm sub-mini jack on
the right end of the neckband. This Line Input lets you plug the headphones
directly into any audio source equipped with a 3.5mm output, such as in-flight
entertainment (adapter may be required), PC, or game consoles. A 2.5mm-to-3.5mm
Line Input cable is included with the headphones. When the cable is plugged in,
Bluetooth functions are disabled to save battery power.

Battery Power: The OnVocal OVs are powered by a rechargeable
battery. The battery can be charged via USB, using the included USB charging
cable. The Micro-B USB port is located on the left end of the neckband. A fully
charged battery provides 8-10 hours of continuous music playback or talk time.
You can keep track of the battery's charging level on the OV app on your device.

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Customer Q&A

Crutchfield askedWhy did you buy this?

I am a mortgage loan officer and need a 100% reliable headset for my business. I have been informed that the OnVocal OV will exceed my expectations. Let's see if this headset will perform as expected!
[ JORGE AHARON Dec 07, 2017 ]